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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.99, 97.95 and 52.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.99, 97.95 and 52.58 is: 72.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.99 : 97.95 = 52.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.99/97.95 = 52.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.99x = 97.95 × 52.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.99x = 5,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,149.72/70.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.54

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